Such a beautiful reaction. They call us Renegades and you belong with us. Ren was severely disabled with Lyme disease , misdiagnosed for 7 years, given the wrong drugs and told it was in his head. He sings now as a companion and advocate for the mentally and physically chronically ill . Really is a true genius. He has songs from those years called,Depression, Insomnia, Everybody Drops. Etc. My current favorite is Hold On. You will love Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla. Si many good songs! I'd love to give you a hug. Just know that you have love and support out here from the Renegades.

@32bitesSC

8 ай бұрын

I came on here to tell Petra to watch hold on and Chalk outlines but you beat me to it , I felt compelled to message you onhefe on agreement of the two songs , amazing . Love n peace to you x

Another one for you is the Tale of Jenny and Screech. It's a Trilogy. If this one gave you chills and tears, 'The Tale' is an absolute Masterpjece. Tissues definitely needed and you need to be in a good place inside. Ren is a TRUE ARTISTES, his talents show no bounds. He is one UNIQUE human being!

@seth1455

8 ай бұрын

did you hear what she had to say at the end, do you really think The Tales of Jenny and Screech is an appropriate follow up?

@kimberlyelizabeth6052

8 ай бұрын

Lol is anyone ever " ready" for the tales? 😢

@petes5041

8 ай бұрын

@@seth1455 Quote " you need to be in a good place inside " yourself

@DarthAwar

8 ай бұрын

​@@kimberlyelizabeth6052No and that is why his music 🎶 8s amazing

@kevingallant8073

8 ай бұрын

Tales is a tragedy of epic proportions, and very triggering. It is however, very powerful art. I'm always 50/50 on recommending it. But I still recommend it.

It's ok. WE understand. Many people get emotional when watching a story of triumph, performed with skill, excellence and beauty. By the way, showing your emotions is STRENGTH, not weakness. Never forget that. Ren is hear to teach us through empathy, compassion, and kindness.

You cannot fake this type of emotion. I have watched countless reactions and this is amongst my favourites. Ren has single handedly brought mental illness to the forefront of so many millions and hopefully now it will be taken a lot more seriously and sufferers can take some comfort in his genius writing, poetry and strong messages. You are a wonderful soul yourself, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole and the Renegade club. xx

Never apologize for being impacted by the music! It's the ultimate compliment to the artist. Ren's music can touch your soul...and that's his intent. Fantastic reaction!

Welcome to the tribe, dear. We're a warm, talkative and slightly deranged bunch. And we all cried. 😊🌻

Ren is the ultimate "human test" your emotions are 100% valid and a very typical reaction. I haven't met one person in real life who didn't cry a little listening to this. Ren has opened up conversations I never knew I needed to have, we all connect in different ways❤

This was powerful in two ways first the original video you were reacting to, second your reactions! Thanks, Gene, for requesting this video for Petra to react too. Thanks, Petra, for a heartfelt reaction. Love, Hugs and Smiles 🥰

@genejohnson2144

8 ай бұрын

Thank You Brother! I always love seeing your comments on Petras videos. Keep being Amazing!

@drewpall2598

8 ай бұрын

@@genejohnson2144 Hello my friend I hope life Mother Nature and the years have been kind to you since we last commented to one another. 😊✌🧡

@genejohnson2144

8 ай бұрын

@@drewpall2598 Well, My Mother passed away a little less than a week ago from complications after a major surgery so I've been trying to keep myself busy and occupy as much of my time as possible being constructive. I've accomplished several tasks that I've been meaning to get done for a couple of years now but was busy taking care of my Mom. The sense of accomplishment is helping to reduce the feelings of grief and loneliness now that it's just me and my uncle living in this 4 bedroom house. Anyway, I know these feelings are normal after losing a loved one and I've been through this before when My little sister died so I'll live for the day and try to live in a way that would make my mother and sister proud. Thanks for responding to my reply. I miss the days when You and Me and Bob H would have these little talks in Petras comment section. I hope to talk again soon My Friend... Gene

@drewpall2598

8 ай бұрын

@@genejohnson2144 Oh, so sorry for the loss of your mother my condolences go out to you and your uncle 🙏 I do miss our little Petra's support group we had going on, I know some have passed on and other have moved on yet each of them is not forgotten in fond memories and in Petra's comments section. thanks for your comment and take care Gene. 😊✌🧡

Beautiful reaction. This song has healing properties. Ren has a go fund me for for treatment he's currently getting in Canada. He will end up spending almost all of 2023 there. It was so successful he is no longer taking donations. But he does tell his story there. Here it is: "It's really difficult for me to begin writing this as I take a lot of pride in my ability to look after myself and find it very difficult to ask for help. ` For those of you who have followed my story for a while you will know i've had ongoing battles with a chronic health problem since I was 19 years old. I can't even really scratch the surface on what it was like to loose most my early 20s to debilitating mysterious health problems that left me trapped in my bed with debilitating pain and neurological issues. I felt like I missed out on so much of what where meant to be the years of my life where I was growing up and discovering what it meant to be an adult. While friends were starting families, starting careers, socialising, I spent most of it inside the four walls of my bedroom, too tired and weak on most days to leave my bed. In crippling amounts of pain. This wasn't days or weeks, it was years. By my mid twenties I resigned to the fact I wouldn't live to see the age of 30. I spent years trying to get answers, bouncing from doctor to doctor, only for them to scratch their heads and leave me with the diagnosis of M.E. During this time I tried countless medical treatments, and when they failed, resorted to alternative health practitioners, spiritual healing practices, thousands of supplements, but just kept getting sicker and sicker. With each treatment that failed, my hope for a normal life would die a little more. In 2015 after suffering a huge crash, weighing only 8 stone and going through months of stress induced psychosis, I ended up raising enough money to see a specialist in Brussels, who ran extensive testing and finally diagnosed me with Lyme disease. The problem was it had been misdiagnosed for so long that it had caused irreversible damage to my immune system, and even after treating the Lyme I was left mostly disabled, with no way out. The only thing that really kept me going at this time was my love for music. In my last ditch effort to feel like my existence mattered I started video blogging from my bed. I felt like if I was going to die, at least shining a light on a terribly misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition would have counted for something. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rICF1ruDlrDTZM4.html What I didn't know at the time was that giving back in that way would save my life. Purely by chance a stem cell doctor found my videos online and offered me a free stem cell transplant, if I could make my way to LA. He told me this would help rebuild my immune system and make me strong enough to live a relatively normal life. After reading the email in shock, I booked a flight to Los Angeles that same week. I come from a poor family so the cost of this kind of treatment (in the hundreds of thousands) was never in the realms of something I thought would be possible. A family going through the same treatment put me up in their house, and I went through a gruelling 6 weeks of various intravenous medical treatment to build my body up to be strong enough to go through with the operation. At this point i was already so weak and underweight from spending years trapped in bed. Finally, sure enough, I was strong enough, and the procedure went through without a glitch. I returned home weak, but hopeful. Sure enough, bit by bit, my body started responding to treatment and after very rocky year, I started feeling strong enough to leave my house, start going to the gym, socialise, and eventually return to a career in music. It honestly was more than I could have ever asked for. I honestly can't explain what its like to be given a second chance at life when you resign to dying in your twenties. With my new found energy I started pouring myself entirely into music, and through the grace of whatever higher power may be out there too, did damn good at it as well. Videos of me performing with my friend Sam started going viral all over the internet, in my first year as an active member of society I'd signed songs to major record labels, started a band, and sold out every single concert I ever put on. The issue was I still wasn't well. I'd still find myself easily exhausted, at night i'd still feel the familiar aches and pains in my bones, and still had a lot of neurological issues that left me intermittently confused and depressed. The stem cell transplant also did come with some unfortunate side effects. Because my immune system was so over-reactive at this time I developed allergies to about 95% of the foods that I can eat, a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder. For the past 6 years or so of my life my diet has consisted of just a few vegetables and meat, which I have to prepare myself, without being able to eat out at restaurants. Despite this I could be an active member of society. I could live. For years i've tolerated living in a sick body, because despite my pain I was still able to push through and make music which was more than I could have dreamed. However, I know, deep down, if I try I can uncover a whole new layer of healing. I know this because i've seen others do it. I know it because I went from barley able to stand up to take a shower to being able to perform to rooms full of thousands of people. I know if I try hard enough I can get to an ever stronger and better place. For the past few years I didn't want to try because after nearly a decade of being sick I couldn't face the heartbreak of trying various medical treatments without it working, or in some instances in my past, making me worse... But life is too short, and I, and everybody going through anything remotely similar , deserves to be here without suffering. At the end of last year I ended up doing a huge amount of research on doctors and found a leading expert in the specific manifestations of my complex picture of health. Doctor Bruce Hoffman over in Calgary, Canada. I have already been testing remotely here in the UK and poured thousands of pounds into getting a clearer picture of whats going on. You can read reviews of this doctor here With help, I will be able to move out to Canada for 4 months of treatment, and MRI scans, I.V. treatments, and any kinds of medication and medical procedures I'll need to hopefully return me to more vibrant health. The issue is none of this is cheap. Unfortunately because my picture of health has become so complex I won't be able to get the help I need through the NHS. Believe me I have tried and exhausted every other possible avenue. By raising this money i'd have enough to afford accommodation, pay for tests, potential surgeries, and IV's i'd need. Most importantly i'd have a chance at living as a healthy person. It would mean I could pour myself into my dream of being a successful musician even more. It would be the greatest gift. As I said right at the beginning I find it really difficult to ask for help, but if ever my music has brought some kind of value into your life, weather it was just watching videos of me busking with friends, enjoying the music i put on Spotify, or relating to songs where Im singing about my struggles with my mental and physical health - and you felt that music has added value to your life, it would mean so much to me if you could even help out a little, because with a combined effort I can make this a reality Even if you don't help, your support of my music means the world to me, and if you've read this far, thank you because even reading helps educate and shine light on a criminally misunderstood area of suffering. I love you all, and I hope for a healthier and happier 2022 for all of us.

@TheNomaer

8 ай бұрын

Ren stopped taking donations August 20, 2023. His donations did really well and he doe not want to take anymore at this time. Just saying...He is one great soul!

@tribute1965

8 ай бұрын

@@TheNomaer I did mention that he stopped taking donations in the first paragraph. In case you missed it. :)

A very empathetic response Petra. I hope you’re doing okay. Ren writes these particular types of songs so that they can be a companion of sorts during dark times, but also to let us know that things can and will get better.

For someone whose first language is not English you have expressed your feelings in words better than anyone else I've seen. You have a beautiful soul and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels privileged and touched to have seen you share this with us.

I have spent 7 months watching Ren impact lives and it will never get old. Thank you for sharing. I've subscribed for your exploration of the Ren-iverse.

@mama-llama4527

8 ай бұрын

Never gets old

What a great reaction, Petra. You gave the piece the time and attention it deserves, and your reaction was raw emotion. The piece hit home, and you gave back. Reacted. So many reactors have been left speechless by this very special masterpiece, which is understandable - but verbalising your feelings added a level of real, human connection to it. I don't normally comment on reactions, but on this occasion, I just wanted to say thank you. Welcome to the RENaissance.

nobody is prepared for ren! you've officially been injected with ren lol welcome to the party! you understand what it is to be a light in the darkness! ren will help, he's giving the world permission to open up and heal. every tear that falls a piece of us heals and the journey will heal things you never thought possible. thank you for this beautiful reaction and your authenticity! peace be with you✌

Hey Petra My Swedish Sister!... This is one of my favorite reactions and probably my favorite Ren reaction and trust Me, I've seen hundreds! I knew this Amazing Artist would resonate with You and I'm so happy to see My fellow Renegades agree that this was a Great reaction for Me to suggest! I hope You can call Yourself a Renegade as well now and judging from your comments, I'm not alone in hoping for more Ren reactions very soon! Lots of love Sis... Gene

@TheEverydayPoet

8 ай бұрын

My gratitude to all three of you, including Petra and Ren.

@genejohnson2144

8 ай бұрын

If I can share Rens Genius @@TheEverydayPoetI will. I've known Petra for about a decade now and I knew She would love this but She's had a lot going on in Her life lately so it just took me a little longer to request it from her. Thank you for supporting My Wonderful friend Petra. I hope She can find the time to react to my other recommendations from Ren.

@TheEverydayPoet

8 ай бұрын

@@genejohnson2144 I hope she does, Gene, and actually look forward to it. Thanks for all you are doing to promote the kinds of healing and community that Ren fosters. ~Jo Lightfoot

I have watched dozens of reactions to this song. Your genuine response to Ren's art is the most touching I've yet seen. Keep doing what you do and check out some more Ren. It's an amazingly deep rabbit hole.

Welcome down the rabbit hole of REN He is a talented genius. He is humble, beautiful, honest, real. He has been through so much, starting at 19 yrs old with a wrong diagnosis. He is 33 yrs old now. He is on the right path now, but it has messed up his body. He also lost his best friend to suicide. He is helping people so much. We all love & adore him ❤🙏

I’ve watched hundreds of reactions to Hi Ren because I love the song that much. Maybe I had become “used to” the words and emotions (I cried a lot the first time I saw it) but your response and reaction brought me to tears. I appreciate your honesty about your own experiences and how you relate to this song.. I’m very similar (it seems) to what you’ve self described. New sub too.😊

Amazing reaction Petra. Always happy to see you upload! Ren is definitely unique and supremely talented. He does spoken word, Rap, Reggae, rock and all the genres in between. The magic is in his story telling. He is in a league of his own. Many of his songs deal with mental heath, and they all hit hard. He does have more light hearted, fun stuff as well. No two songs are quite alike. Also, as others will point out, this was single continuous take, filmed from several angles. Several of his videos are done as a "one take", and they are all impressive. Many reactors have had an emotional reaction to this song, and many are just silent at the end while they try to compose their thoughts and comprehend what they had just experienced. I highly recommend Chalk Outlines (live version) next where you will also get to experience another new (and very talented) young artist. On a separate note; are you going to do a reaction of Grace's new song?

@petrareacts9681

8 ай бұрын

I can never do grace songs anymore because they get blocked, so I have allready listened to it if you mean the one with the dolls? Will give the next one a try💛

@Erfedwe

8 ай бұрын

@@petrareacts9681 that is unfortunate about songs getting blocked. Even if you can't do a reaction to them, I hope you are still able to watch and enjoy them. Grace has a number of unreleased songs out right now, some which are likely to get on her upcoming EP. Boyfriends (with the dolls) was the last official release. It is a shame that record labels don't get the reactor community. Bands and artists like Nightwish and Ren have greatly benefited from viral reactions, and they get a huge amount of free publicity in the process. At this point, Grace could really use that boost, so the label is hurting her in that regard. Anyway, it is always a pleasure to hear from you. I hope you and Leona are doing well! Cheers from Maryland, USA.

I knew you would both understand and appreciate this seminal piece of performance art. Ren is truly amazingly talented - just dip into anything of his and expect to be surprised!

Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a Welsh musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.

Good reaction. This is live one-take with multiple cameras. It took about 3-4 takes. Ren has lots of styles. Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho110NOKXZCxiJM.html Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time): HUNGER - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4iTyK6ypKWsfZc.html GENESIS - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i66ntsaFecbIqrg.html LOSING IT - kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4Cqo6mjmKfZo8Y.html ILLEST OF OUR TIME - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnZhrKmMlKXLoqg.html ANIMAL FLOW - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGiht9CmdsW8fso.html Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4eZpdeLZZTYlc4.html Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmyipNyrmMeegtI.html He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWmto66rj9LWlco.html And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXiGmdWuoJaqo7g.html Obviously, there are more on his channel - www.youtube.com/@RenMakesMusic/videos And on The Big Push channel - www.youtube.com/@TheBigPushBand/videos And trickthefox channel (his earliest stuff) - www.youtube.com/@trickthefox/videos

Hello Petra, "Sick Boi", "Dominoes", "Humble", "Ocean" will be songs, you love. Ren is a treasure. He never fails. You always can hear these different sides expressed, not always like in "Hi Ren", which is like an introduction after he got an overview over himself, but every colour of the spectrum, from dark, painful to funny, aggressive, emotional, loving. He is so very versatile. Also the songs with his busking band "The Big Push" are awsome. Welcome to this rabbit hole. Ren is the truth for many people. You will find out, that you are not alone... ☀🌧🌈

First time listening to Ren. I experienced sensory overload and you had a cathartic experience.

This song should be an anthem for anyone with psychological issues. I'm 39 since last week and this song gives me wings. I feel seen and not alone and it makes a difference. Huge difference.

An amazingly beautiful emotional reaction. You have my sub, as an avid Ren supporter I would like to experience your journey down the Ren Rabbit Hole. If you check out the comments below Ren's video you will see one from Ren that explains the genesis for this masterpiece.. his struggles he continues to deal with today. He also released a short video clip just pre Hi Ren showing the state he was once in and his plea for help. Lucky for us that plea got answered. He is now sharing himself to the world in gratitude, and we now all benefit from his journey. Link to that video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJWg1seheMLJftI.htmlsi=MdNIAAOHMaWayU6t where he explains further his condition. Kia kaha (Stay Strong) from NZ .

I’ve watched countless reactions to this piece and it still tears my eyes, when I see another persons soul realise they are not alone.

New sub here. I really enjoyed your reaction and commentary, especially your personal insight and experiences. I suggest you checkout the video, Sick Boi, next as it is sort of a companion video. Ren is one of the most versatile and talented artists I have EVER encountered. He shines a light on many taboo subjects and has become a beacon of hope for his ever expanding followers who call ourselves RENegades! Much if his work is very emotional and even disturbing, but he also has a wicked sense of humor! In any case, he will demand some sort of emotion from every performance. I would love to follow your journey into the RENaissance as you dig into his vast musical library and collaborations.

You said what happened? You connected . Welcome to the club. Ren is the best artist in decades, raw and real . Enjoy the journey.✌️

As Ren said "We Must Remember, We ARE Human Beings!" You my friend are a Human Being and Deserve all the Love and Support of Every Other Human Being! As for those who deny your tears Unfortunately we do live in a world where some HAVE Forgotten they are Human Beings and so have made themselves Trolls. Pity Them, Forgive Them and Forget Them, because You ARE Better than them and They KNOW IT!

You have nothing to apologize for. Be you just as you are. And yes, many of REN’s songs will bring out the emotions in you; it’s okay. Don’t ever shy away from who you really are. Don’t ever be afraid to show your true self

Such a beautiful heartfelt reaction, all your words were very touching. I think tears will always flow to this true masterpiece. It was my introduction to Ren and 200 video's on ( Inc The Big Push ) and have never ever enjoyed an artist as much. Chalk Outlines is a great next one but there are so many beautiful tracks out there.

Petra… I’m a 70 year-old man. I watch every reaction of this song I can find, hoping someone will react the way you have reacted. Especially important is when Ren of Hope rises again after Dark Ren thinks that he’s taken over. That’s the part when I still often cry - and where you did cry today. I somehow felt understood and hopeful again. I’m also riding the pendulum of mental illness. Subscribed to your channel.

I must have seen this performance at least 50 times and it still never fails to bring a year to my eye. Genius

If you want to continue down the Ren Rabbit Hole, your have to check out his "Tales" trilogy. Check out the video titled "The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full)". Pay very close attention to the lyrics to the end.

Ren gives a voice to all the people in the world who are not so-called 'strong' enough to hide their vulnerability. I love him and the music he makes. Thanks for your honest reaction from the Netherlands ❤

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! He does a lot of genre-bending music. Much of it is self-reflective and moving, but he also loves playful hip-hop, sophisticated lyrical rap, etc. Many of his videos are made with Sam, his videographer, who is without question as much a genius with the camera as Ren is with music. I hope you sample a variety of his musical styles, and not exclusively his illness-related, introspective work (which I love, by the way-- it's just that he has a lot more to offer).

I am a veteran of Ren and reactions to him since Dec 22,. This one of the best reaction to the magic of Ren. Brava. 🎉❤

What makes Ren, and you, so compelling? The combination of emotion and authenticity. You became a component of the performance and a part of the community that Ren engenders. ... Love and appreciation, Petra. Thank you.

Great reaction (subscribed). The beginning of the Ren Journey. How lucky you are. Please continue and embrace his work and the people he collaborates with. So many people identify with not only Hi Ren but much of if not all of his other work.Some of that work is challenging and will make you feel many emotions. This artist is different. Enjoy

Wow what a wonderful and raw reaction. Thanks for sharing your story with us!! Hope you do more Ren!! 😀

Ren is an amazing person as well he always comes online talk to people when his songs premiers on his channel he then does live stream 20 minutes after on twitch and he don't mind reactor reacting to his music

This is what Ren does. He gets people thinking and talking. He opens a door inside the soul and starts a healing process. Great reaction, new subscriber hoping you will dive into the Ren rabbit hole, it's a hell of a ride. ☺🤗

Everything you said mirrored my own thoughts and emotions. When he said that he learnt to relax a weight was lifted. I’ve been suffering with chronic autoimmune conditions that started when I was 14. My health, both mental and physical, has been steadily deteriorating and it’s been a continual battle to accept and adapt through anger, frustration, despair and grief. I’m now 55 and it’s only in the last few years that I’ve stopped feeling guilty, stopped feeling a failure and started to live in the moment and find peace. Hi Ren encapsulates my battle so well and his words have brought me acceptance. I hope you enjoy your journey down the Ren rabbit hole. Thank you for such a wonderful and honest reaction, I cried with you and for you xx

I'm a life long depressive too. I've discovered that crying for something beautiful and moving releases the pain even better than tears of despair or misery.

I have never wanted to reach through a screen and hug someone as much as I do right now *HUGS*

@petrareacts9681

8 ай бұрын

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The deep honesty and integrity of your reaction joins you to all of us who recognise in Rens art not just a flake of ourselves but the very essence of our ourselves, our vulnerability and our desperate need for hope. Your tears define your humanity. You're great. Thanks.

I've probably seen 100 reactions to this song, and probably watched it on my own another 100 times. And every time it brings tears to my eyes. So your reaction was perfectly normal. I don't know how someone could watch this without getting emotional.

Great reaction! Truly authentic. Ren will keep impressing you from one track to another. Keep going he will take over the world. ❤

Hey, you're a reactor and you reacted honestly and with empathy and integrity. Your among friends here and you've earned the right to call yourself a RENegade. Thank you.

Ren's music is like no other I've ever heard before. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole. You will find absolute gems! 💎💎

New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Your beautiful soul came through the video and I really connected with it, thank you for sharing your story! 😊 oh and to share too, Ren's had me crying more than once 😢

Watching your reaction reminded me of how I reacted when I first heard this. Your response was deep and genuine. We Ren fans can be quite vocal...I hope you don't get too overwhelmed with all the comments you'll be receiving.

Welcome to the world of Ren. I think you will find his music very powerful and helpful in different ways. He has lyme disease but was misdiagnosed for years and is telling his story through much of his music and helping many people with his messages. Welcome

made me cry again. love to see, that there are more people who cannot keep their tears when watching this piece of art... thank you for this!

Your raw emotion is refreshing. You get Ren. He speaks to so many of us on so many levels. I believe you will really enjoy exploring his music. Ren has blown my mind and broken my heart wide open.

He's to one and all, traversing with ease into diverse genres, from rap to metal, and to reggae and so on. Such a great storyteller with guitar works that also tell much of the story.

Great reaction! Thank you for being so open. I cried with you even though I’ve seen it dozens of times already. It’s so powerful. I agree that you’ll love chalk outlines, how to be me, and RENs older stuff. His new stuff is great too just more fun with beats and rap. I love it all

im 53 and he makes me cry when he stands up every time.

Ren has a lot of work that speaks on very real feelings. There’s so much more for you to find.

Ren - Sick Boi album drop Oct 13, Please support a brilliant independent artist @ Ren Makes Music - Thanks all

everyone that's gone or is going through the struggles of mental health feels this so much harder crying is a norm for those of us like that . the fact you didn't pause the vid gets my sub i look forward to watching more of your vids.

I cried with you and I have seen the video and reactions hundreds of times.

I love watching people react to this song. Even the outro monologue hits like a freight train

Ren is the Original "Bardcore Genre Bender" The Master Bard himself ( Shakespeare ) would have understood exactly where Ren was coming from. Ren isn't just a songwriter but rather a Performance Art Master who blends music and character acting from all the styles over the last 500 years and makes it modern and relatable to all generations even if normally you may not be a fan of whatever genre he is currently performing. While most good Performers can envoke some emotions in their audience, Ren is an Emotion Master who has control of all of them, From the Feel Good Vibes of Bongo Bong, to the Rebellion of Illist Of Our Time, to the Tragedy of Jenny and Screech, to the Mind Bending Rap Flow of Losing It, and the Internal Psych War of Hi Ren, Ren has it All! The Ren Rabbit Hole is Deep and Powerful! Get Ready for the Ride of your Life!

Beautiful reaction like many of us this song relates and helps us understand that we are not alone and as Ren said we are only human. Much love to you❤️

You see...You are truly connected to over a thousands souls here who are both individually and collectively loving you right now.

As soon as I saw your face when he started singing the falsetto introduction (overture?) I knew I was going to like you _a lot._ Where a lot of reactors express discomfort, ridicule, even laugh out loud, you said "Why does this bring tears to my eyes?", which is a really good question, and is exactly how I felt the first time I heard it. I'm very excited to share your ride on the Ren rollercoaster, so I had a quick glance at the comments to confirm what I already knew: the lovely Ren people will -mostly- overwhelmingly steer you well, and reward your honesty with boundless passion, gentle kindness and fierce loyalty. Strap yourself in for a wondrous, exhilarating, sometimes confronting but deeply life-affirming and joyful adventure!

A beautiful, heartfelt reaction. I cry every time I watch this. He is a genius. I look forward to seeing more of your reactions to Ren. 🖤

When Pandora opened the box and all of the horrors escaped into the world, she found hope was left in the box. This song is about hope, and the power of hope is what defeats the undefeatable. There is no more desolate feeling as there is when hope dies. ..but hope never dies forever, it returns.

I totally understand your frustration and where u are coming from. Ren has a lot of poetic and stunning music that moves emotions ❤

Beautiful natural reaction Petra ❤. Welcome to the world of Ren you are about to go on a fabulous journey exploring many different thoughts and realities for so many people. Checkout Ren singing “Chalk Outlines” with Chinchilla. Wishing you every success and happiness 😊

I completely understand. Made me cry too so let it out!. It’s so relatable. Loved your reaction! Also you should definitely watch his busking videos. He’s a great vocalist

I’ve watched this 100+ times and yet, I still cried right alongside you ✌🏽❤️

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Ps. Your tears were beautiful 🙏🏽

New sub for your REN ride, he will never stop amazing you…he is a once in a lifetime musician, artist, performer, creative. He has an extensive catalog and can write and or perform many different genres. I think he has such a unique voice and is so multifaceted with off the charts talent to go with it. I could go on but once you get to know REN and his art you will love all the more.

I've been watching people react to him since January. I've enjoyed your reaction Thank you for being genuine.

Thank you for your honest reaction to this! Your reaction was almost a mirror image of my own when I first watched it. Wonderful reaction and a new sub from me!

We ALL cry. Welcome to the family. Welcome to the movement that is Ren. You have been Ren'd. Enjoy. Check out his album, Freckled Angels. You won't be disappointed. Read his bios, watch his videos on his lifelong battle with Lyme disease, everything. Again, Welcome. 🥹

Ren is responsible for so many tears, and so much joy. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. I think you will find many among the Renegades who understand what you are dealing with. A couple of Ren suggestions: If you want pure artistic genius (telling a very dark story), The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version, which is three linked videos). If you want more about mental health, Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla(live version) is AMAZING. If you want to cry, Suicide and For Joe are the songs for you. If you want joy, check out Ren with a band he plays in called The Big Push. Their medley of I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop is wonderful (as is all their other work). And if you want hip hop, Illest Of Our Time or Lost All Faith from his upcoming album. He's got a vast catalog, so this is a very brief list. 😊

It's always great seeing someone new get this song, and the emotional reaction. We get it. He's so good at this. Everything he does is art.

Amazing reaction, one of the most profound I have seen out of possibly hundreds Ren is a musical genius and wordsmith. He is dropping his new second album on the 13th October He is independant and very high in the charts atm for pre orders His music is worth following Love from UK

Ren was[is] his own worst enemy. That's both bad and good. It's all about balance. If you don't know 'evil' / suffering [ w/o the face on experience ] your only empathic. Ren vetted a multitude of new listeners with his last few releases, that's both bad and good. His call. His music. I'm 110% in support. I may not like [that definition is fluid ever changing NOW]..all the words, but I respect his craftsmanship:) He's for the history books!

Ren went years misdiagnosed with depression bi polar chronic fatigue syndrome he had a recording deal with Sony in 2010 why working on his album he started getting sick so they parted ways he moved back to whales he became bedridden for up 23 hours a day it would take years before he got right diagnosis of Lyme disease he went so long misdiagnosed that it caused him to have brain damage Organ damage and joint damage he is in Canada for treatment right now he had stem cell therapy done he has autoimmune illness too and ADHD the meds they had him on for caused him to have psychosis PTSD

Welcome to the world of Ren he does it all and writes from experience and the heart. He touches your soul. A genius the Tales of Jenny and Screech in full off his channel ✌️❤️New subscriber from Scotland.

Welcome, Renegade!!! There is so much more! Explore! We will go with you. Chalk Outlines too! Excellent reaction. Let's go. There is no other artist like Ren. ❤7

Your face said it all.Great,true reaction without pausing and few well timed words throughout.first reaction I seen of ren without trying to analyze the entire song

It’s a 9 minute therapy session. I’ve watched so many reactions to this song, and it never gets old seeing it touch people. You’re about to fall down the Ren rabbit hole - it’s a hell of a ride. With your experiences, I think you should react to Sick Boi.

You are not alone. And that performance is proof. Never apologise for being human. And thankyou being truthful.

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece. It’s only a snippet of REN’s new album “SICK BOI” which will be released October 13.. please preorder this one if you want to support independent artists and especially Ren.

This reaction fully deserved my subscription...

Had I been in the room, I'd have given you a hug. What a wonderful, heartfelt, sincere reaction! You made my day!

I have listen to this song so many times I had thought that the tears had left me. Your reaction brought them all back! This song is beautiful and your reaction was beautiful. Thank you. ❤

The Ren Rollercoaster is REAL 😉

Also, read about his best friend, Joe, the song Freckled Angels is a tribute to him. Then read about what he's done with the proceeds from that song. He is not just an incredibly talented artist, he is a force, a genuinely good guy, a movement.

I've seen this video numerous times (about 50) and I still get teary eyed. Another soulful and emtional musician to check out is Beth Hart: "Am I the One" live at The Paradiso (2004) "Caught Out in the Rain" live at The Royal Albert Hall (2018) "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Joe Bonamassa live in Amsterdam. The Beth Hart rabbit hole is filled with so much talent from so many highly talented musicians. Thank you for your candor and enthusiasm.

I've watched several dozens of reactions to this performance, and yours is one of my favorites! Please don't apologize for crying. Your tears are just proof that your reaction was heart-felt on a deep level. Thank you for this beautiful reaction

Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts for any reason should reach out to a family member, a close friend, school guidance counselor, or a suicide prevention hotline in your local area or country. whatever you are going through you're not alone in this world. and remember, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Let today be the start of a better tomorrow. 😊🧡

'Good art makes you talk about the art; great art makes you think about your life.' Your reaction was appropriate.

This was one of the most beautiful and touching reactions out of hundreds I've watched. Easy subscribe. looking forward to watching you react to more Ren. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Great reaction! Based on your description of some of the things you've dealt with, another powerful song for you to watch is Ren's song called "Dominos".